Friends Building Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Friends Building. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• NYC TV & Movie Locations Bus Tour – Friends, Seinfeld & More

• Greenwich Village Food Tour | Tasty Tours NYC

• New York City Ghost Tour of Greenwich Village

• The Original Greenwich Village Food & Cultural Tour Since 1999

• Semi-Private Greenwich Village Walking Tour

It's free to stop by the Friends Building in New York City’s Greenwich Village. If you want to make the most of your visit, guided tours of Greenwich Village, many of which include a stop by the iconic facade, start at around US$39 per person. The attraction is also a popular stop for the city’s TV and movie bus tours, which start at US$70 per person.

Yes, the Friends Building is worth visiting, particularly for fans of the sitcom Friends. The Grove Street apartment facade is one of New York City's most recognizable filming locations and a popular spot to snap pics. The building sits in Greenwich Village, with plenty to explore beyond the stop. For a richer experience, consider booking a guided tour that includes the Friends Building alongside other Greenwich Village sights; a local expert will share context and insider stories as you take in the sights.

Per one customer who booked the NYC TV & Movie Locations Bus Tour -- Friends, Seinfeld & More, "The Famous TV and Movie Locations Guided Tour in New York City was an absolute treat! The experience was both fun and incredibly informative. It was amazing to visit so many iconic locations featured in beloved TV shows and movies, and seeing them in person gave a whole new perspective. The guide was knowledgeable and engaging, sharing fascinating behind-the-scenes stories and trivia that made the tour even more enjoyable. The itinerary was well-organized, and the locations were truly iconic. Whether you're a film buff or just looking for a unique way to explore NYC, this tour is a must-do. Highly recommend it for locals and tourists alike!"

The Friends Building—aka, the apartment building where the TV show Friends was set—is located at 90 Bedford Street, New York, NY 10014, in downtown Manhattan’s Greenwich Village neighborhood. The six-story apartment building was built at the end of the 19th century and is a popular destination for the show’s fans.

No, the inside of the Friends Building is not accessible to visitors. The apartment building is residential and does not have any tourism facilities. Though its exterior was made famous by the show Friends, filming never actually took place in the building. (There’s no Central Perk, either.)

Yes and no—the apartment building is a popular stop on a range of sightseeing itineraries; however, tours do not go inside the Friends Building. You can see and photograph it as part of a Greenwich village walking tour, a New York filming locations excursion, or an independent visit.

The best way to get to the Friends Building is via public transportation. To get there on the subway, take the 1 train to Christopher Street–Stonewall, or take the A, B, C, D, E, F, or M trains to W 4 St–Washington Sq. PATH trains also stop at Christopher Street.

The Friends Building is located in Greenwich Village, which is famous for its brownstones (including one from the show Sex and the City). Also nearby is The Stonewall Inn, an icon of American LGBTQ+ history, and Washington Square Park, considered the heart of New York University’s campus.

No, there aren’t any Friends-themed cafés or shops near the Friends Building. (The show’s café, Central Perk, never existed in New York, and the ground floor venue in the Friends Building is unaffiliated.) However, you can shop for souvenirs at The Friends Experience, located at 130 East 23rd Street.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting the Friends Building. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in New York City:

• Statue of Liberty

• Empire State Building

• Ellis Island

• Central Park

• National September 11 Memorial & Museum

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